Specialist-Human Resources

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an HR leader to provide human resource services and counsel to leaders, managers and staff. The role covers employee relations, benefits, employment, compensation, payroll, and compliance with Joint Commission and EEOC standards.

Responsibilities include supporting performance management, policy interpretation, and case coordination with external stakeholders. Minimum 1 year of HR experience; bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: 1 year directly related HR experience, preferably in healthcare
• Preferred: 2 years directly related HR experience in healthcare
• Minimum Required: Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources or related field; 2 years HR experience can substitute for degree
• Preferred/Desired: SHRM certification (SPHR/PHR)

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals.
• Administers benefit plans.
• Assists applicants with employment needs and personnel transactions.
• Supports performance management process related to pay and compensation.
• Maintains knowledge of laws and Baptist policies to ensure fair application and minimize risk.
• Supports Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness.
• Assists employees and managers with work-related issues.
• Manages office resources and coordinates with external customers.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Automated HR/Payroll system

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides Human Resource leadership and services to support the mission of Baptist. Provides policy interpretation, information, counseling, and support to leaders, managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, benefits, employment, compensation, payroll, worker's compensation, employee health and related Human Resource functional service areas. Reviews planned disciplinary actions proposed by managers, and makes appropriate recommendations based on current policy for investigation, documentation, and alternative considerations/actions. Provides assistance to Employee Health Nurse through data management and special projects. Cooperates with external customers, e.g. applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel; identifies needs; collects, evaluates, and reports timely to inquiries; and, follows through to case closure. Recommends new/revised procedures and monitors compliance with policy, legal, and regulatory requirements to include Joint Commission and EEOC. Research: collects, compiles and analyzes data; and provides input into report design/presentation of special projects, as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources services a minimum of 8 hours/day. 5 days/week. Some additional work and call back hours may be required. This position is under the direction of the Director of Human Resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals.
• Administers benefit plans.
• Assists internal and external applicants with employment needs and the facilitation of personnel transactions.
• Assists HR Director with the performance management process by responding to issues pertaining to pay and compensation.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws, and Baptist policies, which includes interpretation, sharing of information and providing timely counsel, providing Human Resources support to management and employees to assure fair and consistent application of rules, regulations, and protocols while minimizing legal risks and exposure.
• Assists HR Director with maintaining Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness.
• Provides assistance to employees and managers surrounding work related issues.
• Maintains adequate resources as part of the office management function.
• Clarifies inquiries, cooperates with external customers, e.g., applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel, to identify needs and meet requirements.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required: 1 year directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Preferred/Desired:2 years directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Education

Minimum Required: Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources, business administration or related field. 2 additional years of HR experience can be substituted for the college degree. Preferred/Desired: Masters degree in Human Resource Management in Business Administration or related field.

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Previous experience/e using automated HR/Payroll system. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Licensure

Preferred/Desired: SHRM certification as SPHR or PHR is prefer